R&D and Innovation capabilities play a central part in our client`s growth plans. Current investment in this area enables them to build a winning organisation by increasing both capacity and capability. They have earned their reputation as a trusted brand by combining an ongoing investment in innovation and product quality.

Role:- Responsible for leading a product development team and delivering key product and strategic projects.- Full responsibility for new product launches, quality and cost improvements.- Lead cross functional teams to resolve problems and to expand the market for the product range.- This includes taking projects through concept, budget, specification, trials and commissioning. - Apply research methods and lead scale up trials. Able to use data and build it in to product enhancement.- Introduce and evaluate new technology.- Work closely with suppliers and external business partners.

You:- Degree qualified and experience in an engineering, technology, food or science discipline. Some knowledge of food science or food development is advantageous.- Have project management experience within a food, drinks, consumer electronics (small domestic appliances) or FMCG manufacturing environment. - You will have people management and development skills.- Commercial approach to NPD- Great communicator and data driven- Able to work with different stakeholders from marketing to manufacturing- You may have some NPD management experience and are looking to develop your career in an exciting company with strong brands.- There will be c20% to 30% travel with this role